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Understanding cap tables: a guide for private company investors

When considering a private company investment, it’s important to arm yourself with as much information as possible to...

The Value of Private Company Investments in Your Portfolio

When it comes to building a diversified investment portfolio, most people think of traditional assets like public...

3 Reasons to Invest in the Private Markets Now

In 2013, when we founded EquityZen, Facebook had its IPO and the private secondary market was in its infancy. Since...

Guide to Investing in Pre-IPO Secondaries

With venture-backed technology companies staying private longer than ever, how do investors go about accessing growth...

Why Time Horizon is an Investor's Best Friend

Sometimes, it’s not how much you invest, or even what you invest in, but rather when you buy and sell that matters most...

The Expanded SEC Definition of an Accredited Investor

EquityZen welcomes newly-qualified accredited investors to the private markets. At EquityZen, we’re proud to have...